Thunder News Flash – October 8, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving! There are indeed so many things to be thankful for. Our sincere hope is that you find time this long weekend to be with your family and to help your children develop a spirit of gratitude that will allow them to appreciate all the wonderful gifts that God has bestowed upon them.

There is a student at SJB who is in desperate need of rides to and from school. She is a lovely international student in Grade 11. SJB is looking for a family that lives in the vicinity of 31501 Upper Maclure Road (the location of her homestay). If any of our families who live close to that address would be able to help, she would be very grateful, and we would very much appreciate it. Please contact the Office at SJB (604) 855-0571 if you are able to help.

For those participating in the upcoming October 14 Work Bee, Aldona is asking that you bring work gloves and if possible, rakes, shears for cutting shrubs, and other gardening tools.

The aroma of delicious treats, laughter bouncing on top of cheerful conversation…..

This is just a part of the fun, festive atmosphere we would like to share with you! Please join us at our St Ann’s Christmas Market November 3rd & 4th and volunteer alongside other members of our community. There are opportunities for everyone to be involved from all ages, interests and skill levels; both male and female. Your time may be eligible as a credit towards school service hours.

What a wonderful way to embrace the beginning of the beautiful season. We invite you to be inspired and a part of the joy & love in our parish community. For more information please contact Maria at: manitobamaria@hotmail.com.  Thank you for supporting our Christmas Market!

St. Ann’s Family Group would like to invite all parents to a fun evening for adults on Saturday, October 14th from 7-9pm. Come and enjoy a wine and cheese social as well as a video on the Meaning of Marriage from the “Beloved” course. Admission is by donation. Please RSVP to stannsfamilygroup@gmail.com. We hope you’ll join us!

More information on “Beloved” can be found here: https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/beloved

St. James & St. Ann’s is excited to offer a great selection of Thunderwear again this year.  We have hoodies, jogging pants and performance T’s in great school colours.  Thunderwear information and order forms can be found by clicking this link (please add link) or paper copies can be picked up in the school office.

The order deadline for Thunderwear is Friday, October 13^th at 3pm.

Download Thunderwear Order Form and Information

The email for Remind went out on Wednesday, October 4th.. If you would like to receive text messages through Remind on your iPhone or Android please email principal@stjameselementary.ca and Mr. van der Pauw will provide instructions for you. Many parents have already signed up which is great. Please remember that we will only use the school wide announcements messaging system for major announcements or emergency announcements.

Absentee notes were sent home on Friday with children that we do NOT have a note on file for.  When your child is absent from school you can go onto the Saint James and Saint Ann’s website https://www.stjameselementary.ca and under the Parents Tab there is a link to Absentee Note.  Once you have completed this page an email will be sent to the school – this will be sufficient to alert the school of your child’s absence from school and qualify for government funding.

Our Fall Movie Night is just around the corner, on Friday, October 27th, 2017. This year we will be showing ‘Despicable Me 3.’ If you’re a new family to our school, our school ‘Movie Nights’ really showcase our sense of community. Please come and enjoy the pre-release showing of ‘Despicable Me 3’ shown on our big screen……but don’t forget your blankets and pillows!!! Most returning families have already experienced our ‘Movie Nights’ and they all agree that it is a wonderful time for our children to reconnect with their friends and enjoy a pre-release showing.

Note to all parents who may be coming out for their very first ‘Movie Night ,’ it is commonplace to bring your own foldable chair to have a comfortable place to sit, and
there is a concession as well. The children bring blankets and pillows and find a place on the gym floor to enjoy the film. We look forward to seeing you there!

“Can your business benefit from being advertised to the whole school? Then check out our sponsorship and donations information sheet to see how you can help our school’s event and promote your business at our Fall 2017 Movie Night!” Click here to see sponsorship levels.

Click here for information about the BC Lions Faith and Family Night.